Biography
John Kavanagh (born 1946) is an Irish actor who has acted on the stage, in over twenty films including Cal (1984), Braveheart (1995) and Alexander (2004), and on television. Most recently, he is known for his portrayal of The Seer in the History Channel series Vikings. He has received a number of accolades, including a Drama Desk Award nomination in 1989 for his role in a revival of Juno and the Paycock.
Filmography
all 72
Movies 57
TV Shows 15
Narrator 2
Voice 1
Sir Alfred Beit
Baltimore (2024)
Movie
Georgia's Boss
Peacock (2022)
TV
The Seer
Vikings: Valhalla (2022)
TV
10
Le Gris' Priest
The Last Duel (2021)
Movie
4
The Gatekeeper
Riverdance: The Animated Adventure (2021)
Movie
Narrator
Fantasy Ireland (2020)
TV
Windsor
Supervized (2019)
Movie
1
Actor
Deposits (2017)
Movie
Arturo Toscanini
Florence Foster Jenkins (2016)
Movie
5.58
Rev. William Benham
The Invisible Woman (2013)
Movie
Inspector Michaud
In Secret (2013)
Movie
6
Fionan and Little Kevin's Dad
The Stag (2013)
Movie
The Seer (voice) / Pope Leo IV
Vikings (2013)
TV
7.11
Edward Carson
Titanic: Blood and Steel (2012)
TV
1
Seamus
The Runway (2010)
Movie
John O'Connor
Father & Son (2009)
TV
Reverend Smith
Closing the Ring (2007)
Movie
1
Cardinal Lorenzo Campeggio / Cardinal Campeggio
The Tudors (2007)
TV
5.93
Emmett Linscott
The Black Dahlia (2006)
Movie
Parmenion
Alexander (2004)
Movie
6.14
Gerry the Barman
Mystics (2003)
Movie
Judge Shippen
Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor (2003)
Movie
Sergeant Maloney
Pete's Meteor (2002)
Movie
Frank
Sinners (2002)
Movie
Haggerty
Puckoon (2002)
Movie
Eugene O'Brien
Rebel Heart (2001)
TV
IRA Chief Charlie Rice
Vicious Circle (1999)
Movie
Father Carlin
Dancing at Lughnasa (1998)
Movie
Dr. Boyd
The Butcher Boy (1998)
Movie
6
Michael Longley
Painted Lady (1997)
TV
IRA Chief
The Informant (1997)
Movie
Cardinal
Some Mother's Son (1996)
Movie
Adolphus Grigson
Shadow of a Gunman (1995)
Movie
Father Curtis
Sharpe's Sword (1995)
Movie
Brian Mahon
Circle of Friends (1995)
Movie
Canon Murtagh
Widows' Peak (1994)
Movie
Sean Kerrigan
Love Lies Bleeding (1993)
Movie
Patrick Molloy
Bad Company (1993)
Movie
Hartnett
Into the West (1992)
Movie
Seamus Reilly
Children of the North (1991)
Movie
Father Dade
Arise and Go Now (1991)
Movie
Superintendent O'Kelly
Events at Drimaghleen (1991)
Movie
Tom Crosbie
August Saturday (1990)
Movie
Johnny Lacy
Fools of Fortune (1990)
Movie
Manager
Joyriders (1988)
Movie
Dock Dillon
Echoes (1988)
TV
Robert Foxley
The Fantasist (1987)
Movie
Father Dade
ScreenPlay (1986)
TV
Hennessey
Lovejoy (1986)
TV
5
Kearney
The Price (1985)
TV
Kearney
The Price (1985)
Movie
Skeffington
Cal (1984)
Movie
Mr. Devereux
Attracta (1983)
Movie
Bowser Egan
The Ballroom of Romance (1982)
Movie
Patrick Pearse
Revival: Pearse's Concept of Ireland (1980)
Movie
Father Dade
Screenplay (1979)
TV
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1946-01-01 (78 years old)
Birth PlaceIreland
SiblingsAnne Bushnell
CitizenshipsRepublic of Ireland
Also Known AsДжон Кэвэна
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